Finding Text
Finding No. 2023-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157
Finding Resolution Status: Resolved.
Information on Universe
Population Size: Seventy-five tenants.
Sample Size Information: Ten tenants.
Identification of Repeat Finding
and Finding Reference Number: No.
Criteria: HUD regulation requires all tenants to have criminal background
checks performed prior to acceptance as residents and the
corresponding documentation to be maintained in the tenant’s
file.
Statement of Condition: The Project did not perform and/or maintain one tenant’s criminal
background check.
Cause: The Project did not adhere to HUD regulations for initial tenant
eligibility.
Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to verify tenant eligibility and cost of assistance and
residency may be disallowed.
Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration.
Reporting Views of Responsible
Officials:
The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s
recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure the Project verifies initial tenant eligibility for potential tenants and maintains all
required supporting documentation.
Response Indicator: Agree.
Completion Date: 1/30/2023
Response: The Compliance Department will provide additional training with
the Manager on screen policies and procedures. Compliance will
also conduct periodic file reviews ensuring screenings were
performed and that a copy of the report was put into the tenant
file.